Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 5 minutes.
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 28 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest you can take. Cathay Pacific operates the last service of the day at 15:05.
To ensure you catch your YVR to HKG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Hong Kong, China. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport:
Cathay Pacific is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering YVR to HKG flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
R 5,885 is currently the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,423. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from YVR to HKG, reserve your trip four months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from YVR to HKG.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to YVR:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Hong Kong in March.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YVR to HKG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are among its highlights.